Become a citizen scientist

Citizen science is when people like you and other community members collect data, make discoveries, and explore nature in collaboration with researchers.

Anyone can be a citizen scientist. You don’t need any qualifications or special equipment. You just have to be curious about the natural world and about learning how to collect information that helps us to better understand and protect our environment.

It’s a great way to get out in nature and learn about plants, animals and the health of the ecosystem. By recording what you find, and sharing your observations, citizen scientists help other researchers better understand our amazing biodiversity and ecosystems.

Read about projects and programs in the City of Onkaparinga and how you can get involved.